Manufacturer
Outstanding features are high speed, floating point, compatibility with 709 and 7090, and large core memory.
Recommended procedures for magnetic tape storing, shipping, and protection from humidity, temperature, electrical, fire, or other damage: the following specifications would apply:
IBM 704 442
Storage for infrequent Hsage.
Temperature 40 to 120 F. the time it was away. Twenty-four hours recondition-ing is necessary if the tape is removed for longer than twenty-four hours.
The upper limit on humidity is given to prevent the
Adopted procedures for magnetic tape labelling, stor-age, shipping, and protection from humidity, tempera-ture and physical, electrical, fire, or other damage include the use of external labels (pressure adhesive) and tape cabinet storage in the computer room.
USA BMA (now NASA)
Outstanding features include the tape switching device.
USA WSMR CO Routines and Library.
Tape procedures:
Outstanding feature is modification of a Remington Rand hlgh-speed prlnter to accept IBM 704 tapes for print out.
USNOL White Oak
Tapes are stored in metal cabinets in the same con-trolled area as the computer.
USAF Eglin AFB
An outstanding feature is internal accounting clock for timekeeping purposes.
Plastic tape containers are used to protect from humidity, temperature; metal containers are used for shipping. Locally reproduced forms are utilized for labeling.
USAF SAC Offutt
Each magnetic tape has been assigned a serial num-ber in order to facilitate identification and control for processing and stripping purposes. Additional identification is accomplished by attaching paper labels to tape reels and, in some cases, by color coding tape reels or their containers.
The majority of tapes are retained either in the machine room proper or in adjacent areas of the SAC Underground Control Center, all of which are of per-manent-type construction, and operated in accordance with normal electrical and fire preventive precau-tions. Machine room and other storage area tempera-ture and humidity ranges have proven to be adequate for tape storage. All using personnel are instructed in proper tape-handling procedures. Smoking is not permitted in the machine room or other areas contain-ing uncased tapes.
BFS FAA
Outstanding features are graph plotting device i.n-stalled on the printer to print graphs using plus humidity and temperature. Shipping - shipped in specially designed cartons. Protection from humidity -shipped sealed in plastic bags. Temperature and physical - tape handling areas have controlled temper-ature. Physical damage is controlled by tale handling techniques. Electrical, fire, or other damage - plans are to protect master files in a specially constructed safe.
NASA Ames
Nothing is planned for protection against damage.
Labelling is done on cards inserted in holder. We have a very small library.
NASA Lewis
Outstanding feature is open shop programming using
"Fortran" compiler automatic operating system and the modified General Motors "Monitor" System.
TVA
TVA has a 16,384 word drumless 704 System. Modifi-cations necessary to run programs written by other installations for machines with drums are made by an IBM applied science representative and a TVA systems programmer. An important program in this category is the FORTRAN compiler which is maintained by IBM for the 4,096 word, 8,192 word, or 32,768 word systems.
Tape librarian maintains all tapes, including labelling, assignment to jobs, and recording of tape assignments. Tapes stored in cabinets in the 704 room for humidity and temperature control. Copies of important master tapes maintained in another build-ing as precaution against destruction of tapes held in 704 room. Temperature alarms and C02 fire exti.n-guishers spaced around the 704 room.
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Bell Tel Whippany
Outstanding features are Sage compatibility, Share standard system, J. B. Lewis Tape' Switching Network, and Bell System input-output and monitor system.
For the protection of magnetic tape, standard 704 installation (manual) procedures .are followed. The computer area is equipped with fire detection appara-tus.
Bendix Systems
Outstanding features are READ DRUM Continuously, REAL TIME Package, and special store instructions for masking instructions.
Unique system advantages are that the above two items are used with the Bendix COED (Computer Opera-ted Electronic Display) System for real-time alpha-numeriC and graphical presentation.
The IBM 704 at Bendix Systems Division has an un-usual input/output device attached. This device, the BSD simulation tool (COED (Computer Operated Electronic Display), is used as a display and input output data device in obtaining design data an~ for evaluating systems employing a man/machine interface.
The device is comprised of three basic units: the signal visual indicators. The drum buffer performs the control necessary to extract data from the IBM drum on a cycle basis for display on a DIGITRON cathode ray tube. The DIGITRON display unit ~u
factured by Marquardt Corp., decodes binary woIlds and generates positional data, alphanumeric charac-ters (64), and lines between any two specified points.
This device in conjunction with the IBM 704 Co~puter
may be used to develop design parameters in co~lex
weapon display systems, air traffic control problems, radar displays, industrial control monitoring, and many other applications.
Magnetic tapes containing information to be saved are labelled with gummed paper labels on which the identifying information is written. Tapes not in use are always kept in plastic containers to prevent damage and to keep the tapes dirt free. These are stored in open tape racks in an air conditioned faCility, to provide temperature and humidity control.
No special provision is made for fire damage.
CEIR
Tapes are labelled with Labelon Plastic Tape. Tapes are shipped in special metal cases. Tapes are stored in humidity and temperature controlled rooms. Fire extinguishers are placed throughout machine room and tape library. reduction, machine is equipped with interruptability device permitting instantaneous processing of the data upon demand from the test site, and machine is
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controlled by monitor system, so that the only time a human operator does anything to the machine con-figuration is when the program deviates from "stand-ard". All directions for supplemental action are printed on-line.
Only operators handle tapes. Tapes are stored in pJ.astic containers which are then kept in closed metal cabinets. Tapes are kept in constant tempera-ture, constant humidity room.
GE Schenectady
Outstanding feature is the printer - 1,000 lines per minute with record select so that four reports can be intermixed on one tape. UniClue system advan-tage is the speed of off-line printer, mixture of c:heck-out and production runs in automatic system.
System is made up of a 704 with 10 tapes and 738 core. Off-line eCluipment includes one IBM card to tape reader and one 1,000 line a minute Anelex printer.
Tape handling procedures: Tape reels numbered. 3 part tape labels containing reel number and contents-J. on reel, 1 on case, 3 returned to customer. Tape storage room, humidity and temperature controls, fire protection-majority of tapes stored in separate room, open area in computer room, hand fire extinguishers.
(fMC Warren
Outstanding feature is multi-job monitor that allows Buch things as FORTRAN compilation. SAP assembly
~ilong with immediate execution. IBM manual tape Bwitchingbetween 704 and peripheral eCluipment.
General Motors programmable time clock is a uniClue input/output operations and idle time between programs is held to a minimum.
At present a "Real Time Package" is being installed which will enable the computing facility (analog and digital) to actually combine hardware for solution of problems where this configuration shows real advantage.
Nothing uniClue has been adopted. We attempt to eliminate as much as possible tape difficulties, by conscientiously stripping our tapes at regular intervals and in this way our debugging operations seldom consider worn tapes.
Gul:f
Special room for magnetic tapes, always air condi-tioned.
IBM PDL Poughkeepsie
All tape is stored in a fire-proof room in closed cabinets. This room being air-conditioned, sprinkled and under the supervision of a tape librarian. At appropriate intervals, master tapes are removed and stored in Vital Record Storage outside Poughkeepsie, New York.
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IBM GPD DL Endicott
Outstanding features are half word arithmetic, half word logic, copy and add and carry, 12 sense switches,
Outstanding features are programmable accounting clock, backspace file, floating point trap, buttons used with MAD, and I/O indicator lights. caution found necessary for humidity or temperature effects other than normal computer room environment.
Pratt and Whitney
Outstanding features are universal tape selector used with the 704. Tape selector enables us to go
'This computer configuration conforms to the minimum requirements as established by the SHARE organization.
All tapes stored in computer room.
Standard Oil of California
UniClue system advantages are the special instruc-tions on machine: backspace file, floating point trap, copy and add logical. The system has a 32,768 word memory, 8 tape stations and magnetic drums.
Recommended are the IBM procedures in "Magnetic Etiquette" Form 570-0702.
Standard Oil Indiana
All tapes numbered, non-eraseable tapes have gummed labels attached. Storage of tapes is in computer room. High and low humidity and temperature control to cut off power. Fireproof building plus extinguish-ers and fire hoses.
United Aircraft (3)
Outstanding features are the universal tape selec-tor, automatic logger system, and MAPT converter.
Unique system advantages are the ability to select tapes from the machine console, records accounting information on punched cards automatically, and sys-tem converts from magnetic tape to perforated paper tape with read back checking features.
Magnetic tape records in card form maintained. Tape racks and cabinets used for storage. No special shipping procedures. Tapes stored in metal cabinets in machine room which is air conditioned, humidity controlled, and contains a fire-detection system.
Chance Vought
Westinghouse Baltimore
A unique system advantage is AUTOPSY (Automatic Multiple Problem Tape-to-Tape Operating System).
Each tape is identified by a small card. Tapes are kept in storage cabinets in the temperature and humidity controlled computer room. A study is being made to determine what kind of fire proof storage equipment will adequately protect tapes against major disasters.
U of Cal Los Alamos
Individuals have responsibility for tape labelling.
Tapes are kept at same temperature and humidity as (tape printer and card-to-tape converter).
USAF Eglin AFB
The computer system described herein was established as an interim facility to support SAC needs pending development of a much more sophisticated and inclu-sive system specifically designed to support the SAC mission. The prime contractor for this system -designated as 465L, the Strategic Air Command Control System - is the International Electric Corporation, a subsidiary of International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation. The data processing subsystem of 465L, for which IBM is the sub-contractor, will contain multiple AN FSQ-31 Computers, now being developed, which either individually or collectively will have a much greater speed, capacity and scope then does
Future planning is for a transistorized high-speed electronic computer of the IBM 7090 class to replace the present system.
BFS FAA
We now have the Navaid Check and Evaluation System and the Intermediate Altitude Position Fix System.
A proposed system is the Basic Altitude System. the 704 operation. Later some input-output service for the 1103 will be picked up. Also some payroll and inventory services.
TVA operating an integrating computing system.
AVCO
Additional applications are constantly being pro-grammed. The file of currently active programs for the IBM 704 consist of approximately 300 program~.
GE Evendale
Expect to get IBM 7090. Systems plans call for
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FORTRAN/SURGE to be basic compilers. Monitor system will handle communication problem.
GMC Warren
Replace the existing 704 and associated peripheral equipment with an IBM 7090 supported by IBM 1401 Systems to handle the input-output processing.
GMC Indianapolis of computer efficiency that will justify additional shift rental costs.
Grumman
With the growth in the computing requirement for our Engineering Department occurring over the past 10 years, we expect to obtain in the near future greater
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